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Make a Beautiful Wall Organizer with Repurposed Shutters

Posted by: on June 18th, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

Shutters on most residential homes today are merely window dressing. Nailed in place to the side of your house, they are unlikely to provide much privacy or security.

But please, don’t take these statements as an indictment of shutters. We love them, and they perform a much-needed decorative function, framing windows with architectural detail and often a splash of color. They have attractive and useful applications inside the home as well.

The team at Martha Stewart Living created this short video to show you how repurposed shutters can make a beautiful wall organizer for your home office or almost anywhere around the home. Anduin Havens, design director for video at Martha Stewart Living, demonstrates just how easy it is to do, using little more than a drill, a few screws, paint and shutters (of course).

Anduin uses Martha Stewart Living Brownstone Brick Textured Metallic paint to give her shutters a dazzling bronzed finish. You’ll find many other exciting options to suit the style and décor of every room in your home in the Martha Stewart Living Paint collection.

 

If you like this idea, you’ll find a million-and-one useful storage and organization solutions for your home online and in-store at The Home Depot. Plus, check out more decor and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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Martha Stewart’s Tips for Better Outdoor Living Spaces

Posted by: on June 11th, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

Making the most of your outdoor living space takes planning and a little creativity. For advice on outdoor entertaining and decor, there is perhaps no better person to turn to than Martha Stewart.

In this short video, Martha covers all of the details that will help you design the perfect space outdoors for cooking, dining and relaxing.

She talks about how to properly divide your patio space into separate zones for dining and entertainment, and how to choose the right outdoor patio lights and patio furniture. You’ll also see popular dining and seating sets from the Martha Stewart Living Patio collection, like the easy-breezy, slingback Solana Bay Patio Dining Set and the irresistibly comfortable Charlottetown Seating Seat. Plus, you’ll learn how to select just the right spot in your backyard to set up for an afternoon or evening outdoors.

 

As you’re preparing your outdoor space for entertaining family and friends, if you run into any garden-related questions, you can find the right answers by visiting our Garden Club online or the Garden Center of your local Home Depot. And for inspiring ideas from some of our favorite DIY bloggers that you can repurpose for your own outdoor spaces, be sure to check out all the amazing images from our latest Patio Style Challenge.

Check out more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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Repel Water and Dirt with Rust-Oleum’s NeverWet

Posted by: on June 7th, 2013 | 5 Comments

 

Home improvement can be messy. Whether you’re outdoors completing a new landscaping DIY project, or indoors with your tool kit, stains and spills inevitably happen. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce a new waterproofing and liquid repellant spray from Rust-Oleum, NeverWet. With a two-step application process, you can protect things like gloves and work boots from dirt and grime.

In this video, you can see how NeverWet doesn’t just protect against water, it actually repels water. Water immediately beads up on the surface and rolls off before it can penetrate even the most delicate surfaces such as fabric.

As we mention in the video, NeverWet does leave a frost-like film on surfaces once it has been applied. So if you’d like to use this on something with a distinct color or look, test it in an inconspicuous spot before fully applying. For best coverage, spray this as you would a spray paint — in thin, even coats. And of course, for the very best protection, follow the instructions on the box.

We can think of all sorts of uses for this incredible new technology. What would you use it for? Tell us for a chance to win a $1000 Home Depot Gift Card! Enter the NeverWet Contest by June 20 in our Community Forums. If your idea for using NeverWet is one of the best, you could win. Post your idea today! 

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Thermostats 101: Replacing Your Home’s Thermostat

Posted by: on June 4th, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating and cooling your home makes up about 54 percent of your annual utility bill. So, needless to say, finding ways to control the climate more efficiently inside your home can save you a significant amount of money. A new thermostat is a great place to start.

Replacing older, non-programmable thermostats with programmable thermostats can trim your energy bill as much as $180 a year. These thermostats automatically reduce your heating and cooling when you need it least. More advanced Wi-Fi thermostats give you the flexibility of adjusting your home’s temperature from your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.

Here’s a short tutorial put together by Mike from the Community Forums to introduce you to some of the latest thermostats and the unique features offered by each type. Most models install to your heating or cooling system with as few as two low-voltage wires, making do-it-yourself installation relatively easy. You can replace your old thermostat in just minutes and reap the savings.

 

When you’re ready to update your existing thermostat with a newer, more efficient model, The Home Depot has a large selection of residential and commercial-grade options. From programmable and Wi-Fi thermostats to touchscreen thermostats, we have the newest technologies to help you save money on energy bills.

Check out more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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How to Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs, with Ana White

Posted by: on May 16th, 2013 | 7 Comments

 

Adirondack chairs have been around for over a century. This iconic piece of patio furniture is perfect for lounging around on breezy warm days at the beach, by the pool, or out on the deck or patio. The original version was made from a solid piece of wood cut into 12 pieces. Today Adirondack chairs are available in a wide variety of materials, including plastic as well as many types of wood. You can purchase one of these chairs, as you would any other patio furniture, and relax very comfortably in your decision. Or, you could easily build your own and experience the singular pleasure that comes from creating something with your own hands.

The choice is yours, of course. And if you’re up for building your own Adirondack chair, here’s a video featuring popular DIY blogger Ana White and Home Depot associate Wendy to show you how. This project has been featured as one of our free monthly Do-It-Herself Workshops held at Home Depot stores across the country.

[Ed.: The project has had such a good response, that it's scheduled again for our Do-It-Herself Workshop on Thursday, June 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at all Home Depot stores. Register at our Workshops page online.]

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Lawn Mower Maintenance Made Easy

Posted by: on April 30th, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

Even if you think of yourself as somewhat mechanically disinclined, basic lawn mower maintenance is something anyone can do and it will add years to the life of your mower.

To show you just how easy it is to keep your lawn mower operating at peak performance, Rick from The Home Depot has pulled together a lot of useful tips into one short video. He covers everything from routine lawn mower maintenance such as changing the oil and filter and replacing spark plugs to swapping out mower blades, cleaning your mower and prepping it for end-of-year storage.

A new lawn mower can be a significant investment. But whether yours is a recent purchase or it’s been in the family for a while, you’ll enjoy greater returns if it is properly maintained.

For even more tips on caring for your lawn mower, check out our online project guide on maintaining your lawn mower.

 

We have more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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Compost and Composting 101

Posted by: on April 25th, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

Here’s a short video that will teach you just about everything you need to know about compost and composting. Led by Jeff from The Home Depot, it is packed with tips on how to get started and the proper ingredients for a healthy compost. You’ll also get advice on adjusting the mix for a yield that will help your gardens flourish.

The latest and most innovative backyard composters are shown, too, along with compost starters to help get that first batch of compost really cooking.

And, as always, you can visit The Home Depot Community Forums and the Garden Club for tons of helpful information on all things garden-related. Or, if you need help selecting a composter, check out our composters buying guide.

 

We have lots of videos. Catch up with our YouTube videos here on the blog, and visit The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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How to Build Your Own Backyard Chicken Coop

Posted by: on April 23rd, 2013 | Make A Comment

 

There are many practical reasons why you might want to build a chicken coop in your backyard and start raising a few hens. For one, farm-fresh, hormone-free eggs are a delicious, nutrient-rich source of daily protein. Another reason is that the eggs you gather from your backyard chicken coop will have more vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene than the ones you purchase from the grocery store, with less cholesterol and saturated fat.

The best reason of all, though, is that raising a few chickens in your backyard will be a lot of fun.

Chickens make great, low-maintenance pets. But like any other outdoor pet, they need a comfortable home that provides shelter from the elements and protection from predators.

If you have been thinking about what it would be like to have fresh eggs in the morning from chickens you’ve raised, then you have come to the right place.

It’s chicken month over at The Home Depot Garden Club. You will find info on all things related to backyard chickens, from Raising Chickens 101 and the Top 5 Myths About Raising Chickens, to complete step-by-step instructions on how to build a chicken coop.

To help you get started on your hen house, here’s a short two-part video put together by Chris from The Home Depot Community Forums that will show you exactly how it’s done.

 

We have more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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Colorful and Easy Gardening Tips

Posted by: on April 16th, 2013 | 2 Comments

 

We suspect that one of the main reasons more people don’t garden is that they believe it’s too hard. Each year, many a lovely garden goes unplanted because of niggling questions such as: How do I garden? What do I plant? How do I mix the right colors? It’s a shame to see such potential beauty go to waste.

So, if you’re one of the folks who has allowed yourself to be garden-less for any of these reasons, we’d like to share some advice from Jimmy Turner. He’s the senior director of gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and a trusted gardening enthusiast. In this video, he’ll provide useful information on everything from garden design and how to get more bloom for your buck, to tips on soil preparation, composting, watering and more.

Jimmy believes that if you can dress yourself in the morning or put on makeup, then you can absolutely choose plants and flowers that will beautify the landscape of your home. We believe that, too. After watching this video, we think you’ll be convinced as well.

 

We have more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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Envirotile Rubber Flooring: The Look of Real Stone

Posted by: on April 11th, 2013 | One Comment

 

It has the look of real stone or concrete pavers, but it’s actually eco-friendly rubber flooring recycled from old tires. Lightweight, portable and weather-resistant, it’s a snap to apply over almost any existing flooring surface, indoors or out.

If you’ve been searching for an attractive option to resurface old, worn or cracked flooring around your home, you should take a few moments to let us show you Envirotile.

In this short video, AboveAverageJoe from The Home Depot Community will demonstrate how easily you can install Envirotile rubber flooring, with no messy adhesive or grout, using simple connector clips to lock them in place.

On a patio, porch deck, balcony, basement floor or walkway, faux stone rubber flooring has never looked this good or been so easy to install.

 

We have more DIY and home improvement videos here on the Home Depot blog and on The Home Depot’s YouTube channel.

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